Philemon and Baucis. 73

They hurried to the spot and found growing in
its place two beautiful trees, an oak and a linden.

No trace of the good couple could be found.

Many years after, however, a traveller lying under
the trees heard them whispering to each other.

He lay very still and soon learned that in them
Philemon and Baucis still lived, happy and con-
tented, and protected by Zeus from all harm.